Dance Ovations Performing Arts Competition

Dance Ovations Performing Arts Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule

Dance Ovations Performing Arts Competition operates as a dance competition company headquartered in Windham, New Hampshire. The organization hosts three regional events per season, culminating in a national championship called "DANCE ON." The competition welcomes dancers across six age divisions: Tots, Little Ones, Junior, Teen, Senior, and Adult, and offers seven competition levels including an Inspirational division for special needs dancers and a Pro-Am division for mixed skill levels. The competition uses a three-judge panel with a maximum score of 300 points (100 points per judge). Awards are distributed across multiple tiers: High Silver (261-270), Gold (271-280), High Gold (281-290), and Absolute (291-300). Additional recognition includes High Score Awards, Overall Point Awards based on technique, performance, choreography, and costume (scored separately at 100 points each), Judge's Choice awards, Student Choreography Awards, and Studio Awards that provide $100 nationals credits for studios with 10 or more entries. Cash prizes are awarded to qualifying solos ($50), duo/trios ($75), and groups ($100) for nationals qualification. The company maintains specific rules regarding trick limitations by dance style, requires payment by check or money order only, and features a signature "Forever Friends" program at their events.

The Dance Ovations Performing Arts Competition tour runs 0 upcoming events across 2 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.